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 “Focus on the essence”
VS. “Compromise on what matters”
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Second best is not an option.
Benefits 06
Focus on clinical excellence 08
Focus on cost efficiency 10
Boost your scanner with syngo.via Element CT 12

Clinical images 15

Core technologies 23
UFC and IRIS 24
FAST Planning and FAST Spine 26
eCockpit 28

Service offerings 30

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SOMATOM Scope

“Focus on the essence” VS. “Compromise on what matters”

Second best is not an option.

Healthcare facilities around the globe are under major pressure to change. They face the
challenge of extending high-quality, affordable care to as many people as possible—in the age
of shrinking budgets. To succeed, they must become more efficient. By doing more with less.
The key to mastering this new environment is knowing what really matters: the patients you
see every day. To effectively meet their requirements, you need to ensure your scanning
hardware cuts no corners when it comes to performance. But how can you achieve this while
keeping costs in check?
SOMATOM Scope provides an answer—by focusing on the essence of CT. This cost-efficient
scanner delivers outstanding image quality, at the right dose. Highly reliable and easy to use,
it saves you time and effort throughout your daily routine. Moreover, a flexible service model
helps keep overheads under control, safeguarding your facility’s long-term competitiveness.

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Benefits
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 Focus on clinical excellence
SOMATOM Scope supports your daily routine while helping you strike
the perfect balance between the right dose and image quality.

Image quality matters

Image quality is essential for accurate
diagnosis. SOMATOM Scope delivers crystal-
clear images across a wide range of clinical
applications. At the core of this innovative
CT is a 24-row adaptive detector array that
collects 16 slices of data simultaneously,
with sub-millimeter isotropic accuracy.
Featuring the high-performance UFCTM
(Ultra Fast Ceramics) detector material, it
delivers bright, crisp images. Moreover,
proven Siemens tube technology enables
small focal spot sizes for greater detail, and
enhances results on the x-y plane resolution
with Flying Focal Spot technology.
Thanks to the SureViewTM reconstruction
algorithm, SOMATOM Scope can produce
first-rate images even at higher scan speeds.
This feature provides that the scanner
selects the right pitch value for the defined
coverage and scan time, while retaining
slice thickness and image integrity. This can
be particularly valuable for performing
submillimeter lung scans without reducing
axial image quality. Plus, Siemens’ break-
through Iterative Reconstruction in Image
Space (IRIS) accelerates reconstruction while
reducing image noise.
Even in the most challenging cases,
SOMATOM Scope produces excellent image
quality. Adaptive Signal Boost amplifies low
signals when high attenuation is present—
such as when imaging obese patients or
patients with metal implants. This reduces
streak artifacts, ensuring correct HU values
are maintained without compromising on
spatial resolution. By analyzing signal
quality and integrating information from
neighboring detector elements into areas
with low signals, it can reduce image noise.

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Right dose matters
Maximizing patient safety means
minimizing dose, in particular for sensitive
groups such as children or people requiring
multiple follow-up scans. To this end,
SOMATOM Scope includes a comprehensive
package of Combined Applications to
Reduce Exposure (CARE). It enables patients
receive the right dose for their imaging
requirements. For example, CARE Dose4D
delivers fully automated, organ-sensitive
real-time dose modulation. And CARE Filter,
a bowtie filter installed at the tube
collimator, further optimizes X-ray exposure.
Daily routine matters
Each SOMATOM Scope scanner includes the
syngo Scope one console: a workplace
solution combining powerful hardware with
a complete clinical application suite. The
intuitive, easy-to-use software provides
radiology staff with all the tools they need to
support their daily routine. WorkStream4DTM,
for example, enables faster access to
diagnostic MPRs, and vessel analysis with
Automated Bone Removal assists in
angiography CT workflows. Integrated Fully
Assisting Scanner Technologies (FAST)
expedite time-consuming processes: FAST
Planning accelerates manual scan
Biopsy and intervention modes
for CT-guided intervention
enhance precision and
streamline your workflow.
preparation by automatically applying the
correct ranges, and FAST Spine delivers
complex vertebrae reconstructions in just 30
seconds. Further applications include for
example syngo.CT Neuro DSA for fast and
easy neurovascular evaluation and syngo CT
Oncology for advanced diagnostic oncology,
staging, and follow-up. In addition,
SOMATOM Scope includes special
functionality for emergency procedures, and
a number of features for CT-guided
interventions—such as an in-room joystick
and the CARE Vision CT mode for
minimizing dose for staff and patients.
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 Focus on cost efficiency
SOMATOM Scope keeps your costs in check: with innovative
service benefits, a small footprint for optimum use of space,
and features that help lower your TCO by up to 35%.

Low operating cost matters

In an increasingly competitive healthcare
environment, the pressure to cut costs has
never been higher. This is where SOMATOM
Scope adds tangible value—with the unique
eCockpit suite. It comprises three innovative
features designed to support highly
economic scanner usage and reduce
overhead costs. The benefits begin as soon
as the scanner is turned on after an
extended period of non-use with eStart. It
gradually warms up the tube reducing wear
and tear associated with cold starts.
eMode automatically provides the optimum
balance between dose, efficiency and image
quality—supporting cost-effective operation
and further extending the scanner’s
lifespan. And eSleep minimizes electricity
consumption while the scanner is not in
use, for example at night, keeping running
costs in check. Together, these three
features can significantly reduce total cost
of ownership (TCO) and help extend the
scanner’s lifespan.
SOMATOM Scope was designed to lower
costs by minimizing overall energy
consumption. The scanner has low power
requirements, and includes numerous
innovative energy-saving features. In
addition, thanks to its low heat output, less
air conditioning is needed. All this adds up
to up to 65%* energy savings compared to
previous-generation scanners. This is ideal
for lean budgets—and for a greener planet.

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Small footprint matters
With space at a premium in cities and
megacities around the globe, every square
meter counts. With a small footprint of just
130 square feet, SOMATOM Scope fits into
virtually every room. It is lightweight, needs
no additional support, and has low power
requirements, making installation quick
and easy. And with less space required for
the scanner, more room is available for
additional beds and equipment—so your
facility can care for more patients.
Investment protection matters
Every day, you strive to offer best-possible
healthcare while making the most of your
budget. Siemens supports this goal:
wherever you are, with unprecedented
flexibility. Performance plans specially
designed for SOMATOM Scope allow
customers to combine modules and
options in line with their facility’s specific
requirements. These plans provide
continuous support for the scanner,
including the X-ray tube, ensuring fewer
interruptions for preventative maintenance.
SOMATOM Scope enables you to
provide high-quality efficient care
while lowering operating costs.
Siemens’ large team of well-trained
customer service engineers is dedicated to
increasing reliability and maximizing uptime
of customers’ equipment by taking a
systematic approach supported by service
technology. Siemens Remote Service (SRS)
is a new dimension of system support. It
proactively monitors the scanner, allowing
easy error identification and efficient
remote repair. This cuts down on the
number of on-site visits and drives
down costs.
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 Boost your scanner
with syngo.via Element CT
syngo.via Element CT helps you get the most out of your
SOMATOM Scope by optimizing your scanning workflow,
enhancing teamwork between the radiologist and technologist,
and helping you make more confident diagnoses.

Advanced image processing Higher patient throughput More confident diagnoses

syngo.via Element CT is a convenient and
flexible CT workplace for fast preparation
and accurate evaluation of CT image data
scaled to the needs of small and mid-sized
facilities. Designed to complement
SOMATOM Scope, it streamlines image
preparation with features such as
automated pre-processing and pre-fetching
of prior examinations, and provides
advanced image processing and powerful
clinical applications tailored to your
specialty.
The user-friendly syngo.via Element CT takes
your clinical workflows to the next level. It
allows you to create an all-in-one
environment for image acquisition and
diagnostics: with the radiologist and
technologist working side-by-side, in the
same room. This not only eliminates the
need for a reading room, but also improves
communication—leading to higher-quality
images and greater throughput.
Thanks to advanced image processing and
state-of-the-art tools for a wide range of
clinical fields, radiologists can complete
readings with ease and confidence—even
for complex CT studies. What’s more,
syngo.via Element CT supports well-
informed follow-up readings by searching all
connected archives (PACS) for previous
exams and reports, placing a complete
imaging history right at radiologists’
fingertips.

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Choice of clinical applications
syngo.via Element CT gives you the choice
of specialized clinical CT applications
spanning the entire medical spectrum,
including cardiology, neurology, oncology,
and functional CT. Even better, the selection
includes the latest and most exciting
innovations such as Bone Reading, and
Rapid Results Technology. This provides a
perfect fit for your facility’s specialty and
case mix.
Bone Reading
syngo.CT Bone Reading enhances the
visualization of bones in CT data sets for
more rapid diagnoses. All ribs and vertebrae
are displayed spread out in one plane,
labeled and numbered for time-efficient
reporting of potential lesion locations.
Moreover, interactive functionality enables
you to scroll and rotate images for efficient
assessment of the complete anatomy—and
the supplemental second-reader computer-
aided detection (CAD) helps identify
suspicious lesions of the spine.
syngo.CT Bone Reading—
Fast rib and spine assessment
suitable for a wide range of
trauma cases (left).
Rapid Results Technology—
Standardized, automated image
creation for more reproducible
results and greater efficiency
(right).
Rapid Results Technology
Rapid Results Technology enables you to
automatically visualize general vessels in
various types and orientations. It allows you
to tailor your protocols to your daily work—
and to pause their execution at any time to
provide tips to colleagues. This is especially
useful for training your team and ensuring a
consistently high quality of care. Moreover,
it makes procedures standardized, reproduc-
ible and automated—saving a significant
amount of time in clinical routine.
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Clinical images
 collimation:
16 x 1.2 mm
scan time:
23 s
scan length:
168 mm
rotation time:
1.5 s
tube settings:
130 kV, 190 mAs
CTDIvol:
40.8 mGy
DLP:
827.4 mGy cm
effective dose:
1.73 mSv
scanned with:

eMode

Brighter images
In this scan, SOMATOM Scope’s
high number of effective
detector channels enabled
excellent gray-white matter
differentiation.

Courtesy of Instituto Português de Oncologia de Lisboa, Portugal

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 collimation:
16 x 0.6 mm
scan time:
8.7 s
scan length:
67.2 mm
rotation time:
1 s
tube settings:
130 kV, 50 mAs
CTDIvol:
11.78 mGy
DLP:
101.66 mGy cm
effective dose:
0.21 mSv
scanned with:

eMode

Outstanding image detail

Small focal spots enabled by
SOMATOM Scope tube
technology made it possible to
display very fine bone structures.

Courtesy of Instituto Português de Oncologia de Lisboa, Portugal

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 collimation:
16 x 0.6 mm
scan time:
23.8 s
scan length:
342 mm
rotation time:
1 s
tube settings:
130 kV, 26 mAs
CTDIvol:
3 mGy
DLP:
110.6 mGy cm
effective dose:
1.55 mSv
scanned with:

eMode

Clear visualization of detailed

tumor contours
For this scan, the SureView
reconstruction algorithm
automatically selected the right
pitch for the defined coverage
and scan time.

Courtesy of Instituto Português de Oncologia de Lisboa, Portugal

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 collimation:
16 x 0.6 mm
scan time:
10.8 s
scan length:
260 mm
rotation time:
0.6 s
tube settings:
130 kV, 74 mAs
CTDIvol:
8.44 mGy
DLP:
241 mGy cm
effective dose:
3.6 mSv
scanned with:

eMode

Detailed images
High spatial resolution enabled
the sharp delineation of small
vessels and the visualization of
multiple calcified plaques in the
aorta and its branches.

Courtesy of Instituto Português de Oncologia de Lisboa, Portugal

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 collimation:
16 x 0.6 mm
scan time:
20 s
scan length:
561 mm
rotation time:
0.6 s
tube settings:
130 kV, 63 mAs
CTDIvol:
6.46 mGy
DLP:
451.5 mGy cm
effective dose:
6.7 mSv
scanned with:

eMode

Excellent image quality, even

for large volume coverage.
Courtesy of Instituto Português de Oncologia de Lisboa, Portugal

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 collimation:
16 x 1.2 mm
scan time:
36 s
scan length:
661 mm
rotation time:
1 s
tube settings:
130 kV, 150 mAs
CTDIvol:
15.4 mGy
DLP:
1,068.8 mGy cm
effective dose:
15.7 mSv
scanned with:

eMode

Optimized image quality

For this obese patient
(BMI: 43 kg/m²), Adaptive Signal
Boost technology amplified low
signals in areas of the image
where attenuation was high.

Courtesy of Instituto Português de Oncologia de Lisboa, Portugal

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Core technologies
 UFC and IRIS
UFC and IRIS deliver crisp, detailed images at low dose—
quickly and efficiently.

UFC—leading-edge detector material

UFC provides efficient Using Siemens’ proprietary Ultra Fast
conversion of X-ray energy X-rays Ceramics (UFC), SOMATOM Scope provides
into visible light excellent image detail even at low radiation
doses. This industry-leading material*—also
used in our top-of-the-line scanners—
achieves exceptional overall efficiency
thanks to high X-ray absorption combined
Conventional UFC detector with extremely effective conversion of X-ray
detector material material energy into visible light, reducing noise in
the images. In addition to absorption, the
Light output Light output decay constant and the afterglow of the
detector material are crucial in CT.
After one millisecond—the typical duration
of a projection—no significant signal may
be left. UFC’s signal drops extremely quickly
after exposure, with only 0.01% remaining
after the projection.This prevents blurring,
delivering crystal-clear images even for the
most dose-sensitive patient groups.
SOMATOM Scope features the latest version
of UFC, which has been continuously
improved over the last years.

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Conventional detector UFC
material
Long decay times and afterglow can lead to a cancellation of fine
structures. Only optimized detector material such as UFC offers high
image detail in combination with high-dose efficiency.
IRIS—efficient iterative reconstruction
Siemens’ proprietary Iterative
Reconstruction in Image Space (IRIS)
delivers the same image noise reduction as
raw-data-model-based iterative
reconstruction, but in a fraction of the
time—as the raw data is reconstructed only
once. This innovative technology is ideal for
cost-effective scanners: it significantly
enhances spatial resolution while lowering
image noise, enabling further dose
reductions across a wide range of clinical
applications. This is of particular benefit to
Master
recon
children and patients requiring multiple
scans. In addition, IRIS can improve image
quality for obese patients, as it reduces the
image noise caused by attenuation—
boosting diagnostic confidence and
efficiency. IRIS uses raw data to generate a
high-resolution master image, which
includes all information contained in the
original, but at the cost of significant noise.
A series of iterative corrections is then
applied to “clean up” the image, identifying
and efficiently reducing image noise
Reconstruction
In a series of iterative steps,
IRIS identifies and reduces noise
while retaining sharpness by
comparing each new image to
Image noise reduction the raw data.
without compromising sharpness by *Based on the number of installed
comparing it to the master image— systems using UFC.
eliminating the need for time-consuming
repeated forward and back projections, and
expediting the scanning process. IRIS also
helps maximize patient throughput without
sacrificing dose reduction and image
quality. The tube’s heat storage capacity is
utilized at a slower pace, reducing cooling
times and allowing more patients to be
scanned within the same time window.
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 FAST Planning and FAST Spine
FAST Planning and FAST Spine automate time-consuming manual
processes—boosting efficiency and reproducibility.

Fully Assisting Scanner Technologies

FAST Planning expedites Protocol
scan preparation with
anatomic protocols.
Efficient workflows are key in today’s rescanning due to user error. This translates
Head
Neck
medical facilities. This is why SOMATOM into improved workflows and optimized
Thorax Scope is equipped with Fully Assisting resource utilization—and greater
Chest Scanner Technologies (FAST) that optimize profitability. What’s more, it decreases wait
Lung
Cardiac
the entire imaging process—from planning times for appointments, driving patient
Abdomen to reading. These leading-edge technologies satisfaction.
Pelvis make complex processes faster and more
Spine
intuitive, increasing productivity and freeing
medical professionals to spend more time
with their patients. In addition, FAST’s
automatic settings boost reliability and
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FAST Planning
Streamlining scan preparation is a vital
factor for reducing examination time.
FAST Planning automatically detects and
rapidly applies desired ranges, eliminating
the need for complex manual adjustments.
Thanks to this technology, defining a scan
and recon range is as simple as clicking on
an anatomic region of interest (ROI) from a
pre-programed list. FAST Planning takes care
of the rest: it detects the ROI based on organ
characteristics, and sets the scan para-
meters accordingly. This makes CT scan
set-up simple and intuitive, even for less
experienced technicians. This function can
be used in critical clinical situations where
there is no time for extensive manual
preparation. In addition, FAST Planning helps
increase patient safety. The automatic
parameter setting enables precise organ
coverage without overscanning, and limits
the need for rescans due to incorrect
positioning. Moreover, the high degree of
standardization increases reproducibility and
reliability, boosting diagnostic confidence.
FAST Planning detects the lung
based on anatomical landmarks
and automatically sets the scan
range (left).
FAST Spine automatically
identifies and labels the
vertebrae in the whole spine,
e.g. for thoracic vertebrae (right).
FAST Spine
FAST Spine helps streamline another highly *Data on file.
time-intensive task: the preparation of
anatomically aligned spine reconstructions.
The software detects and labels vertebrae
within a predetermined scan area, and
calculates their position for anatomically
correct image reconstruction. This delivers
a complete spine reconstruction in just
30 seconds*, while reducing the risk of misla-
beling associated with manual preparation.
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 eCockpit
The eCockpit suite extends the scanner’s lifespan,
keeps operating costs in check, and seamlessly
integrates into your daily routine.

eCockpit
The unique eCockpit features The unique eCockpit suite, standard on all
eStart, eMode and eSleep. SOMATOM Scope scanners, enables more
cost-efficient operation. The entire working
eSleep
day of a CT system was taken into consider-
eStart ation, from start-up to scanning to scan
breaks. The features eStart, eMode and
eSleep extend the scanner’s lifespan by
preventing unnecessary wear and tear, and
reduce overhead costs by minimizing energy
eMode
consumption. And thanks to a high degree
of automation, the features can be easily
integrated into everyday workflows.

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 Tube
temperature
ease
Critical temperature incr
Without eStart
eStart
eStart
The pioneering eStart feature gently
warms up the tube after extended periods
of non-use, more frequent in smaller
hospitals. This reduces deterioration
associated with cold starts, extending the
tube’s lifespan. For urgent cases, for
example in traumatology, it is of course
possible to start the scan without eStart—
saving time where it counts.
Scanning
temperature
Time
eMode
The easy-to-use eMode enables effective
and patient-friendly operation by striking
the right balance between dose, image
quality, and efficiency. Once the user has
prepared a scan protocol and entered all
required information, eMode analyzes the
parameters in real time and instantly
fine-tunes the scan. This enables that the
system is not operated at peak or system
limit values, reducing wear and tear of
all moveable parts while maximizing
image quality.
Efficiency
eStart (left) gradually warms up
eMode
the tube over a longer period of
time, extending its lifespan.
Image
Dose
quality eMode (right) fine-tunes the
scan for optimum efficiency,
image quality, and dose.
eSleep
eSleep minimizes electricity consumption
while the scanner is not in use, keeping
operating costs in check. SOMATOM Scope
automatically enters eSleep mode following
extended periods of non-use, such as at
night or during staff lunch breaks. What’s
more, the system rapidly returns to scan-
ready mode when needed, allowing user to
resume their normal routines in no time.
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 Service offerings
A range of innovative service offerings to help you drive
quality and cost efficiency.
Customer Services
Customer Services efficiently delivers high
quality care anytime, anywhere—around
the globe. This enables customers to
provide high-quality healthcare today and
tomorrow, and to get the most out of their
investment. Customer Services delivers
smart, sustainable investment protection
and predictable total cost of ownership
(TCO). Additionally, custom-tailored service
offerings are available for specific needs,
including consulting programs, allowing
you to broaden your capabilities and
increase profitability.
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Siemens Performance Plans
Service and maintenance are crucial for
preventing unscheduled downtime.
Siemens Performance Plans are designed
to streamline operations and improve
workflows—with predictable costs, lower
risks, and increased efficiency. Tailored
packages are available for SOMATOM Scope,
offering scalability for preventive
maintenance events and providing
continous support for your scanner to
reduce running costs—including for the
X-ray tube.
Keeping you on track for success
Siemens Remote Service (SRS) provides an
efficient, comprehensive infrastructure for
the complete spectrum of equipment-
related remote services. Services that used
to require on-site visits are now available via
data transfer, e.g. Siemens Guardian
ProgramTM, including simple error identifi-
cation and immediate remote repair. And
that’s not all: by proactively monitoring
your systems, we can detect parameter
deviations before problems occur. These
features are just the foundations of a new
dimension of system support.
 Flexible preventive maintenance

Easy tube coverage

Innovative service offerings

Conventional scanner Service Benefits
significantly reduce overall costs
SOMATOM Scope while increasing uptime.
Uptime Costs

Service benefits* with eRatio
With a Siemens service contract customers
can receive additional service benefits. The
system is analyzed every 12 months to
determine the eRatio usage: if eMode and
eStart were used for at least 80% of all
scans, customers are entitled to select one
of the valuable service benefits. Users can
reap significant rewards from this option—
subject to country-specific offerings—
and leverage the efficiency potential of
their scanners.
Innovative service offerings
The FAST ContactTM feature is the easiest way
to contact our Customer Care Center for
technical and clinical applications support.
It also tracks and archives issues reported to
Siemens via this feature—directly from the
scanner console. What’s more, Utilization
Management monitors scanner usage 24/7,
tracking and summarizing every scan in a
report. This provides exact information
detailing CT performance indicators such as
system utilization and dose information,
plus usage statistics.
Education and training
Knowledge is the key to success. With the *Service benefits are subject to
extensive Siemens portfolio of education country-specific offerings.
Please contact your local Siemens
and training programs, healthcare representative to find out more.
practitioners can deepen their knowledge
and clinical expertise. The portfolio offers
a wide range of choices:
• Individual on-site training
• Classroom training
• Web-based training
• Fellowships
• Remote assistance

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